Skillet Lemon-Thyme Chicken
Spring Greens, Pistachio, and Goat Cheese Salad
Ingredients
- 1 lemon
- 3 (6-oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 Tbsp butter, divided
- 3 Tbsp white wine
- 1½ tsp chopped fresh thyme
Instructions
- Grate 1 tsp zest and squeeze 3 Tbsp juice from lemon. Set aside.
- Pound chicken to an even thickness in a zip-top plastic bag using the heel of your hand or a meat mallet.
- Melt 1 Tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 4 to 5 minutes per side or until done. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm.
- Melt 3 Tbsp butter in same skillet. Add wine, lemon zest, lemon juice, and thyme. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Serve sauce with chicken.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ (11-oz) pkg spring mix (or use other salad greens)
- 6 Tbsp crumbled goat cheese
- ¼ cup roasted, salted pistachios (or use chopped pecans)
- ¼ cup dried cranberries (or use other dried fruit)
Side Dish Instructions
- Whisk together oil, vinegar, honey, and mustard in a bowl. Add remaining ingredients; toss well.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 3 | 3 | |
| Calories |
354
|
225
|
579
|
| Fat (g) | 20 | 17 | 37 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 11 | 4 | 15 |
| Protein (g) | 39 | 6 | 45 |
| Carb (g) | 2 | 14 | 16 |
| Fiber (g) | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Sodium (mg) | 198 | 274 | 472 |
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